Sustainable Development Policy Institute

SDPI was founded in August 1992 on the recommendation of the Pakistan National Conservation Strategy (NCS), also called Pakistan’s Agenda 21. The NCS placed Pakistan’s socio-economic development within the context of a national environmental plan. This highly acclaimed document, approved by the Federal Cabinet in March 1992, outlined the need for an independent non-profit organization to serve as a source of expertise for policy analysis and development, policy intervention, and policy and program advisory services. SDPI is registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute provides the global sustainable development community with representation from Pakistan as well as South Asia as a whole. The Institute's mission is: To catalyse the transition towards sustainable development, defined as the enhancement of peace, social justice and well-being, within and across generations. The Institute's activities are designed to provide: Policy advice to government A forum for policy dialogue Support to in-house, visiting and external researchers Publications for research, public and private sector use A conduit for North South dialogue An environment for information dissemination and training A base for regional advocacy and networking Focus The research program at SDPI drives the three main activities of policy advice, advocacy and training